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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Making Up For Monday: Does size matter?

It's time for Making Up For Monday!This week's question: What is the longest book you have ever read? Was is worth the length?

I decided to list the top two longest books I have ever read because my response to them was very different.

1. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas at 1,276 page:

This book is long and the language is complex. There are even points in the book where he just starts talking in French, without giving you a translation. The book took me FOREVER to read, BUT it was totally worth it! The book was amazing and captivating. The characters have incredible depth and complexity. Its a brilliant book and I loved it!

2. It by Stephen King at 1,090 pages:

I had never read Stephen King before this book and was eager to be thrilled and terrified. Instead I was appalled and disgusted. I hated this book for one scene. That scene totally and completely destroyed anything good I thought about the book. It was towards the end and I nearly quit reading right then and there. I will never read him again. I just couldn't handle it.

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Books have always been a large part of my life. Ever since I was a kid, I remember locking myself away and getting lost in a story. Once I entered middle school, I learned I could lose myself in writing as well. So I figured, why not combine the two?

I'll admit that I am not like other reviewers in that I full-heartily admit my bias. Genres, topics, and authors will begin to sway my judgement long before I start the book, and I am ok with that.

Quality Rating System:1 Star: Ugh....I wish I had stopped reading.2 Stars: Terrible with some tiny redeeming quality.3 Stars: Not terrible by any means, but not great. Read it or don't; I don't care.4 Stars: Really good book and I would recommend it5 Stars: Great book and I will take it offensively if you do not go out and get this book :)

Content Rating System: G: Safe for all readersPG: Safe for most readers, likely not for children under sixPG-13: Safe for teen readers and adults; some language possibleR: Adult content; a lot of language possible